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"By grace you have been saved through faith." Ephesians 2:8
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Winter 2026 Spiritual Formation Guide

"Our new Education Opportunities guide is out new. Check out the classes and groups offered in the guide...

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1 Year Reading Through Bible Questions

"Reading the Bible in One Year as One...

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Bulletin (April 19, 2026)
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Finding Their Voice: Join Us for Little Women

"Dear Church...

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When I Am Weak, I Am Strong

"\"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so...

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Reflection for april 11

"Last week’s services were deeply uplifting, reminding us that we can keep going. We are called to a wonderful life connected to God! We have eternal hope! Jesus...

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Bulletin (April 12, 2026)
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Stewardship Corner

"Tithes and Offerings. Is there a difference? While they are related, they serve different purposes and should be understood as distinct acts of faith.\n\nA tithe...

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Teaching Kindness and Compassion in Preschool

"One of the most important goals of RBCPC Preschool is helping children grow into kind, caring, compassionate individuals. In a developmentally appropriate...

Reflections
Reflection For April 4

"The sermons from this week’s \"Mornings with the Master\" series emphasized that identity is not found in personal achievement, but in being known and claimed by God....

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Reflection For March 28

"We live in a free and blessed nation where people can talk openly, and they can decide what faith they want to follow. Yet, the execution of John the Baptist...

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When It Comes to Preaching

"In the Reformed tradition like ours at RB Community, preaching is an essential part of worship. The pastor's spiritual responsibility is to expound God's Word with...

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Reflection for March 21

"Jesus never treated people with disdain. Those in God’s kingdom are given mercy and grace. We can see the problems people have and can help them. We can serve...

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Welcome Center Volunteering

"RB Community is now seeking individuals to work in our Welcome Center. This is the first point of contact for our guests and an excellent way to get more acquainted...

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Interested in being on a church committee?

"Serving on a committee is a great way to get involved in RB Community. Below are descriptions of our current...

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Student Anchor Program

"The Student Anchor Program: Connection Made...

Reflections
Reflection for March 14

"In the Beatitudes, Jesus offers a declaration of what it means to be truly happy. It is a state of blessedness that begins with a shift from physical survival to a...

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CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST

"I grew up in a home where faith was practiced by both my mother and father. My father eventually became an ordained Elder in my Presbyterian home church, followed...

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“It Is No Longer I Who Live, but Christ Lives in Me”

"“And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again.” (2 Corinthians 5:15) \n\nAt the...

Reflections
Reflection For March 7

"The Beatitudes are about being blessed or happy. They describe the bliss or the happiness of someone who is in the Kingdom of Heaven. Our life is not perfect. It is...

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Finding Home at RB Community

"I met a young couple from our church recently and asked why they chose RB Community to be their home. They shared that after the benediction, it takes them a while...

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Sharing HOPE through Food, Play, and Prayer

"For the past several years, the Missions Committee has partnered with Kids Around the World and Baja Presbyterian Missions to sponsor food packing events on our...

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Getting to know Vickie Bakki

"One of the concepts that is part of our church vision is our unquenchable desire to serve our community. RB Community is a big part of our community, and the...

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Reflection for february 28

"Being a follower of Christ is more than wearing a cross or attending church. The Beatitudes describe the internal reality of life belonging to the Kingdom of...

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How To Move Forward When We Cannot See What's Ahead

"A seminary professor once used a rowboat as a metaphor to illustrate how we can progress even when we cannot see ahead. Since rowers face away from their...

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Inhale / Exhale

"Years ago, I had the familiar experience of being in a plane coming up against prolonged turbulence. I am the type of person who avoids roller coasters, so this was...

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Community Bulletin Board

"Coastal Communities Concert Band Presents:\n“43rd ANNIVERSARY...

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Proverbs 17:9 (New Living Translation), “Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.”

"You have probably seen on social media the “perfect family” or that “perfect couple.” Social media presents polished snapshots that make life appear smooth. They...

Reflections
Reflection for February 21

"I walked away from the sermon last week feeling lifted up since Pastor Jason talked about the Sabbath (Shabbat) as a time to seek rest and stop. It is time to...

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Ash Wednesday: Heart and History

"This Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., our church family will gather to mark the beginning of Lent. For many of our longtime members, this service is a sacred milestone—a...

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A Valentine’s Day Message to the Husbands

"Cathy was tired from jet lag during our honeymoon, so I ventured out to golf at the nearby course in Hawaii. A group of older men asked me what brought me to...

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Reflection for February 14

"Happy Valentine’s Day! I saw a greeting card this week that said, “May God Bless You with Abundant Joy on Valentine’s Day and Always!\" This is perfect since I was...

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Reflection For February 8

"The sermon last week started with a prayer saying that we hope this sermon would help us to be more a part of being with God. Our form is a call to find out who we...

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Wrapped in God’s Love

"There is no denying that RB Community and our neighbors have stretched the loving arms of God around those who need warm outerwear. Seven carloads of jackets,...

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How to Discuss Hot-Button Issues with Someone on the Other Side of the Table

"We appear to have bought into a belief that if someone disagrees with you on controversial matters, the best option is to avoid the topic or even avoid the person....

Reflections
Reflection For January 31

"Fairest Lord Jesus: Reflecting the light of the Jubilee in a world longing for peace.\nWe can learn alot from Jesus because he lived a life just like ours. Last...

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Theater Explorer Half Day Camp

"Join us for two weeks of jammed packed theater exploring fun. Our Theater Explorer camp is designed especially for our youngest stars and is the perfect place for...

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Summer Theater LionKingKIDS Camp

"🎭 Help Make Summer Theater Camp Magical! Volunteers Needed!...

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Bound Together

"Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with...

Reflections
Reflection For January 24

"Temptation is often misunderstood as a simple invitation to do \"bad things,\" but it is actually a much more calculated attempt to pull our trust and obedience away...

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The Space In-Between

"This first year at RB Community is a time of transition. Right now, I have two \"homes\". I live in an apartment in Poway during the weekdays so I can be close to the...

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More Than a Number: Giving Our Students a Name and a Face

"When I am asked, “How many students are in our program?” I am always grateful for the interest. It shows we are a church that values the next generation. At the...

Reflections
Reflection For January 17

"God is in charge but does not dominate us. He is in charge even when earthly powers seem to be dominating. He offers peace and new life no matter what is going on...

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The Seasons of a Church

"Matthew 28:19-20, \"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them...

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“My Presence will go with you”

"These words from Exodus 33 carry a beautiful message that reassures anxious hearts facing an unknown future....

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Reflections for January 10

"The sermon themes of spiritual endurance and growth were a great way to start our new year. Pastor Jason showed us a picture of a tree by the Jordan River that was...

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Swifties and Jesus Followers

"“And Agrippa said to Paul, ‘In a short time, would you persuade me to be a Christian?’” — Acts 26:28\n\nIn 1964, Beatlemania hit the United States when four British...

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Reciprocal New Year Blessing

"“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)\n\nI grew up in a culture where the New Year’s Day...

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Reflection For January 3

"We need to let God guide us, for we never truly know where we will end up. Like David in 1 Chronicles, we must recognize that God’s love and blessings are...

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Endings and Beginnings

"As we close out 2025, it’s hard not to look back and reflect on all that has happened during this past year. There have been numerous ways for children, youth, and...

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Reflections for December 27

"The Christmas story is the Bible’s definition of love. God loves us and sent his son to save us. God will satisfy us with love. Our hearts are restless until they...

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Joy to the World!

"“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10\n\nChristmas is a magical time. At the preschool, we are blessed to work with young children who are easily in...

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Christmas Wonder

"You have to understand that everything is new for me here at RB Community. As someone who enjoys discovering and learning new things, the joy of putting up all the...

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Reflection For December 13

"I took a walk on Monday to get away from everything, and I started thinking about how calm I felt. I started pondering the definition of peace with God and peace in...

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Hope Renewed

"Last Sunday’s Christmas Concert began with the haunting American carol, “The Hills are Bare at Bethlehem. The final verse is:\n\n The heart is tired at Bethlehem, \nno...

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Reflection For December 6

"This is the beginning of the Advent season, and the sermons before Christmas will cover Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Last week was about Hope. God is with us, and we...

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God Behind the Waiting

"The time between Malachi, the last book in the Old Testament, and Matthew was about 400 years. That’s a long time. For reference, our nation is not yet 250 years...

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Thanksgiving Dinner with a Side of HOPE

"The photo was taken at San Diego Rescue Mission, where members of one of our Life Groups helped to serve Thanksgiving dinner to unsheltered neighbors on Saturday,...

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Give Thanks, Call on His Name, Tell His Story

"\"Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the...

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Reflection For November 29

"God calls us to grow beyond having a moment of gratitude. He calls us to live perpetually in gratitude. Giving thanks isn’t a feeling. It’s choosing to trust that...

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Getting to know Mike and Shirley Hughes

"When you enter our church's Welcome Center on a Tuesday, the first person you meet is either Shirley or Mike Hughes. The sign on the counter says, Director of First...

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Give Thanks

"As Thanksgiving approaches, it feels especially fitting to reflect on the thankfulness we share as a church. RB Community is in a season marked by hope, growth, and...

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Look At The Giver

"In 2 Corinthians 5:7, Paul writes, \"For we live by faith, not by sight\". In a world where, as Paul says, we find ourselves groaning (2 Cor. 5:2), what we focus on...

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Learning Together to Know Jesus More Deeply

"This fall, our Middle School and High School students spent nine Sundays walking through the Gospel of Mark in a series called...

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The Unconfined Fruitfulness of God's Blessing

"Genesis 49:22 (ESV)...

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FAQs Theater

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Reflections
Reflection for november 15

"Last week, we explored the tough topic of forgiveness. Pastor Jason defined it using the Greek word Aphiemi: to release, to let go, and to cancel a debt. This is an...

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The Word of God

"In these first few months of joining RB Community, I have focused on four...

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Believe For It

"One of the most misinterpreted quotes credited to the Bible is, “God won’t give you more than you can handle” (attributed to 1 Corinthians 10:13, which references...

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Servants Who Are Serving

"I was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament on November 30, 2003, in Bloomfield, NJ. The process of becoming ordained involved interviews by a presbytery...

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Reflections for November 8

"The sermon was about the Parable of the Good Samaritan which emphasized the need for unconditional love and active compassion. We need to love and serve everyone....

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No Catch: Making Space for Joy and Connection

"When I reflect on my own childhood, I recall how rare it was to simply...

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He Knows Your Name

"Have you ever noticed how someone’s face brightens when you remember their name? There is something sacred and deeply human about being known. Many people feel...

Tips for Holiday Eating

Feel like you experience holiday weight gain every year? Instead of accepting it, try making smart choices as part of your holiday meals. Chances are you will avo...

Fall Prevention

Falls can lead to a loss of independence, but they are preventable. Fall prevention is important for older adults to continue living active and independent lives. Ea...